More than ever, Australians are spending time in their back yards. If you’re reading this during the 2020 lock-down, you’ll know exactly what I’m talking about. In my 20 years working in the local construction industry I’ve seen hundreds of patio designs come across my desk – some excellent designs, and some not so good. I’ve […]
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I think you’ll agree with me when I say that the Australian Shed market is fiercely competitive. It’s really hard to get an edge over your competition and still keep the quality of your sheds high. If you’re a shed builder, in this article I’ll provide some quick tips you can use that can increase […]
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Concrete is generally fully hydrated at about 25% water:cement ratio. But that needs to be water available to the cement. In practice a significant amount of water is absorbed in wetting the surface of gravel & sand. So the water content is increased to about equal, by mass, to the cement content. This assumption that […]
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Tips for owner builders on engaging structural engineers: 1. Know what you want to build and what type of materials you want to make it out of. If you have a particular peculiar material in mind and there’s a certain manufacturer of it that you wish to use, then know their name and preferably have […]
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